CVE-2019-15954
CriticalPublic exploitTotal.js CMS RCE Vulnerability
Published May 24, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-v287-9w3v-x5c5
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-15954 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.9 v3.1) affecting Total.js CMS (Totaljs), total4 (npm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An issue was discovered in Total.js CMS 12.0.0. An authenticated user with the widgets privilege can gain achieve Remote Command Execution (RCE) on the remote server by creating a malicious widget with a special tag containing JavaScript code that will be evaluated server side. In the process of evaluating the tag by the back-end, it is possible to escape the sandbox object by using the following payload: global.process.mainModule.require(child_process).exec(RCE);
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Total.js CMSTotaljs | 12.0.0 | n/a |
| total4npm | >= 12.0.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2022
Last updated
Aug 5, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15954
- exploitMSF totaljs_cms_widget_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-47531
- articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154924/Total.js-CMS-12-Widget-JavaScript-Code-Injection.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in Total.js CMS 12.0.0.
Affected: Total.js CMS (Totaljs) versions 12.0.0; total4 (npm) versions >= 12.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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